Villaggio Residence Il Gabbiano In Ricadi

If you love sunsets, this is the place for you. The sunsets are fabulous, especially with Stromboli in the background. The food is very good. The staff is attentive and friendly. The resort is beautiful and clean.

Simply magnificent.....beautiful......heavenly.....

A dream. An unforgettable place. For families and couples.

Wonderful resort, we stayed there during the last week of October 2025. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful, and we were able to swim every day. The resort is small and family-run. The staff were friendly and helpful, even at the end of the season. The owner was equally accommodating and a great host. The rooms are large, modernly furnished, with a lovely balcony overlooking the sea. Cleanliness is a top priority at this resort. The gardens are meticulously maintained, with many flowers, fruits, and tropical plants; you never stop discovering something new every day. Breakfast was truly excellent, leaving nothing to be desired, and the coffee was superb. For lunch, you can order pizza or other light Italian dishes at the bistro. Drinks and aperitifs are served by the pool, and the staff there are also very friendly. Dinner offered an excellent appetizer buffet, and there were three different main courses served daily (pasta, fish, meat dishes, and very good vegetable side dishes). Here, too, the waiters were witty, very attentive, and helpful. The waiters were also witty, very courteous, and helpful. The beach is beautiful, with fine sand and rounded stones in the sea, making it easy to get in and out without water shoes. There are occasionally slightly higher waves (due to the season), but good swimmers can easily have fun in the sea. Since we were there off-season, I can't comment on the entertainment, but we thoroughly enjoyed the quieter, less crowded resort and made friends with other families. It's wonderful to have a cocktail in the bar or on the terrace in the evening and watch the sunset over Stromboli. The resort offers daily shuttle buses to Tropea for a small fee, and if you want to see more, a rental car is a good option. These can also be booked through reception. A truly special holiday in a beautiful resort. I honestly can't think of anything to criticize, and I'm not easily pleased ;-)